The Jayhawks are coming off a winter break of intense training, including their winter training trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. While in San Juan, Kansas competed in a shortened dual meet against Illinois State University. The `Hawks swept all events of the meet and returned to Lawrence conditioned for Big 12 and postseason competition. The win over Illinois State moved Kansas to 4-2 (0-1 Big 12), with its two losses early in the season against Missouri and Arkansas. Aside from its dual meet record, KU claimed a first-place finish at the Kenyon Invitational (Nike Cup), with 1090.5 points, and a fourth-place finish at the Big 12 Relays in Ames, Iowa.

Kansas has owned the last two meetings with Nebraska, recording a road victory at Nebraska last year (154.5-145.5) and a home victory in 2006 (176-124). The Huskers last claimed a victory over KU in 2005 when they defeated the `Hawks, 180-120, in Lincoln.

"We are really excited about getting back to competition," head coach Clark Campbell said. "We are excited about the match-up with Nebraska, and also at the opportunity to honor our five seniors Saturday."